Softgoods Supervisor

Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. Were a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60 years of success. Our store teams are the heart of our mission making sure every customer has a great experience and finds the products they need at the right price.

Were looking for friendly motivated people who enjoy helping people and being part of a team this posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

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About This Role:

What Youll Be Doing:

• Ensuring a high level of customer service for assigned departments

• Oversee the day-to-day operations;

• Training and Communicating policies and procedures to department Associates on a daily basis;

• E.g. SKU pricing issues printing signs labels operating the RF unit;

• Complete ordering and replenishment of merchandise;

• Supervising a team within the assigned departments while ensuring cross-functional collaboration;

• Ensuring execution of the GT System (policies procedures standards) by all Associates;

• Takes appropriate action and provides recommendations based on analysis of assigned area;

• Leads merchandising activities;

• Following the best practices when receiving and processing merchandise;

• Prepare and participating in inventory management activities (e.g. cycle counts);

• Provide input to the Store Owner/Manager into scheduling and quantification;

• Resolving customer complaints quickly and professionally;

• Opening and closing the store on a rotating basis;

• Actively involved and connected with the stores local community;

• Supporting the store owner/manager on additional tasks and projects;

• Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed;

• Ensuring the checkout work area is kept clean and organized;

• Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed;

• Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery.

What Youll Bring:

• Proven motivator / team leader;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Effective customer service communication and interpersonal skills (with employees customers vendors other third party);

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills;

• Strong merchandising and analytical skills;

• 1-3 years retail management experience or equivalent Giant Tiger experience as a keyholder.

When Youll Work:
A typical full-time schedule will consist of day shifts two evenings per week and alternating weekends with a schedule of 35-40 hours weekly. A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days evenings and weekends up to 24 hours weekly.

Physical Demands of Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job you can expect to:

• Stand and/or walk.

• Bend twist and squat.

• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.).

• Perform tasks involving firm grasping.

• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions.

• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level.

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security health and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees as well as comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

What Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation: Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

Profit Sharing: We provide an annual bonus opportunity equal to a percentage of your salary based on store performance.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off including personal and vacation days.

Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching training and support you need to build a long-term career. If youre looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges youve found it.

Store Discount: Enjoy savings at your Giant Tiger store with 20% off childrens mens and ladies apparel and footwear and 10% off health and beauty grocery toys housewares and eCommerce purchases applied at the point of sale.

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Job Requisition

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but dont yet meet all the criteria We want you to apply anyway!
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.
Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs please contact

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.

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